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Mbps include deploying a hybrid fiber-fed point-to-point network and upgrading access points using the 802.11n
standard to 802.11ac Wave 2 technology. The backbone of the hybrid network would leverage 1+ Gbps fiber lines
installed to support the City’s LinkNYC kiosks.

Figure 8. Redesigned Back-Haul Network

The final assessment report detailed a number of shortcomings in the network’s design and operation and offered
specific recommendations to remediate those issues. Taking into serious consideration the suggested
recommendations, DoITT has initiated the process to identify a plan to immediately resolve the short-term issues
affecting the network’s reliability and performance while also formulating a plan to significantly expand and future-
proof the network. The report’s findings also provided insight into whether or not the city will conduct future business
with the network provider as well as the inclusion of added City oversight measures in future network deployments.

DoITT is committed to expanding access to broadband services throughout the city, particularly in underserved
communities. To ensure that those services adequately meet the needs of its citizens, and after reviewing the results of
the Harlem Wi-Fi network assessment, DoITT intends to increase standards for future network deployments requiring
providers to install robust, future-proof networks and institute more stringent monitoring and maintenance protocols.
Municipalities may be deterred by the cost associated with conducting the network assessment, however the report’s
findings provide tremendous vision into the network’s true performance that would otherwise not have been visible to
the city.
DoITT anticipates conducting similar network assessments for other existing and future Wi-Fi projects that are funded
by the city and/or utilize city-owned property.

With the increase in city-sponsored public Wi-Fi networks, DoITT is motivated to continue to find new ways to make
certain that the city’s residents and visitors have access to quality wireless networks. Future network assessments will
likely include an even broader range of potential vendors and an enhanced scope of work. Potential projects include
network assessments of the city’s LinkNYC kiosks and Transit Wireless subway Wi-Fi network.
5) Municipal Data Network for CCTV

Limerick Digital Strategy - Limerick Municipal Data Network, launched in May 2012 but is still expanding.

Report title: Connected City Blueprint
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